Healthcare

Licensed Vocational Nurse Objectives:

At Summit, our goal is to offer students the individual attention, knowledge and skills to help them be successful in the nursing profession. This is accomplished through providing a high quality training program in modern classrooms, skills labs, and a variety of clinical experiences. Partnered with a knowledgeable team of instructors, students will receive the constant support in achieving their goal of becoming a Licensed Vocational Nurse. This program is offered in a full-time and evening/weekend schedule to accommodate the working adult.

What Will I Learn?

Our LVN program introduces you to a range of subjects that will help you provide exceptional care:

• Anatomy & Physiology
• Nutrition, Psychology
• Normal Growth and Development
• Nursing Fundamentals
• Nursing Process
• Communication
• Patient Education
• Pharmacology
• Medical-surgical Nursing
• Communicable Diseases
• Gerontological Nursing
• Rehabilitation Nursing
• Pediatric Nursing
• Maternity Nursing
• Leadership and Supervision

These are just a few of the course topics you will learn. Students will be able to use critical thinking skills to process and understand the many aspects of patient care.

Where Can I Work?

As a Licensed Vocational Nurse, you will have the skills and training to work hand-in-hand with physicians and registered nurses and be responsible for a number of care related and administrative tasks. After licensure you will be qualified to work in the following facilities:

• Doctor’s Offices
• Hospitals
• Clinical Settings
• Nursing Home Facilities
• Rehabilitation Facilities
• Correctional Facilities

What Will I Do?

There are countless ways that you’ll contribute to any healthcare setting.

Some of your duties may include:

• Measuring and recording patients’ heart rate, blood pressure and other vital signs
• Preparing patients for exams or procedures
• Assisting physicians and registered nurses with tests and procedures
• Performing routine laboratory tests
• Supervising nursing assistants and aides
• Updating patient medical records